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Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash on June 19 local time near La Baule, France. He was traveling to an aircraft event when his twin-engine Cessna 421 crashed into a field, killing two people. The news comes ahead of the July 9 release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag RE: Synchro.
Ubisoft released a Deep Dive video during the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026, with game director Richard Knight detailing new elements in the upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag. The game adds smoother gameplay, the ability to hire new officers, and expanded storylines for characters like Lucy and Blackbeard. It launches July 9, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Ubisoft released a new trailer for Assassin's Creed Black Flag RE: Sync during the Summer Game Fest 2026 broadcast on June 6. The full remake of 2013's Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is set to launch July 9, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Store.